Examination Day Henry Slesar

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The concept of individuality versus societal norms conveyed in the short story “Examination Day” by Henry Slesar connects to the real world. One real-world connection is peer pressure. Peer pressure can “brainwash” a person into thinking that what they are doing is right, although it only negatively impacts them. According to the article, “Peer Pressure”, states, “Kids often give in to peer pressure because they want to fit in,”(AACAP). This connection ties back to the short story because it conveys what the main character feels about the exam. Although he was quite hesitant about taking the test, his father reassured him by saying, “Thousands of children take this test everyday,”(Slesar 2). The same goes for when teens abuse substances or
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